Contrasting with the minis of the ‘60s, the ‘70s revival of the maxi skirt continued all the way through the ‘90s, when it was reimagined in a sleek, minimalist silhouette, to today’s catwalks and sidewalks.
Today, the maxi skirt satisfies every penchant, taking a pinch of something from one era with a handful of something from another, resulting in an irresistible blend of styles that suit every figure. If you’re going to invest in one thing this season, let it be a maxi skirt.
Able to hold its own when paired with everything from casual T-shirts to soft knits and structured tailoring, flowing maxi skirts soften clean-cut basics and complement more relaxed styles.
Reach for maxi skirts in neutral shades that pair with navy, black, white and cream tones in monochromatic fashion through cooler months, as well as more colorful pieces when summer inspires a brighter styling approach.
In a faded floral rendered in cinnamon and pastel blue, our Wisteria Print Tiered Silk Cotton Maxi Skirt + Belt proves that print has a place in your year-round closet, breaking with the unspoken rule that it’s only for spring. Cut to sit high on your waist and falling to below your ankles, it ensures there’s plenty of room for the pattern to play and acts as a fresh take on trans-seasonal dressing. Layer up with a knitted cardigan and blazer when there’s a chill in the air and swap them out for a simple T-shirt or cami when temperatures climb to double digits.
Whether you prefer floor-grazing or ankle-length skirts, the trick to finding a maxi style suited to a city or countryside setting lies in the fabrics they’re crafted from.
Soft woven yarns, cotton and cheesecloth have more versatility than lustrous silks or voluminous tulle as they’re not synonymous with evening or event-exclusive dressing, and can easily be styled alongside casual knitwear as well as more ornate, decorative pieces.
Our Paisley Maxi Skirt + Belt is divided up into tiers of lightweight, floral-print fabric outlined by ladder-lace inserts for a contemporary aesthetic, while the motif is inflected with creams, pinks, blues and greens that allow for easy styling with statement hues or more pared-back pieces. When leafy trees and blooming flowers abound, build your look accordingly; green knits or soft pink blouses are at home in garden-party settings and can be swapped for cream tailoring and structured blazers when you’re surrounded by high-rises.
Effortlessly transitioning between the two, our Wisteria Print Tiered Silk Cotton Maxi Skirt + Belt is complemented by a matching blouse to celebrate the same bespoke print in a head-to-toe look that can be softened by cream sandals and toughened up with leather boots in the city.
At the other end of the spectrum and completely free from any sort of pattern or faintest suggestion of a bloom, our black Cheesecloth Shirred Maxi Skirt can be styled with the coordinating cropped top detailed with the same shirring to complement soft creams, bold pops of color and everything in between.
Languid silhouettes, bolder, brighter patterns and statement colors define floor-sweeping summer skirts.
These pieces have ample styling versatility and garner suitcase-saviour status teamed with simple separates on vacation as well as smart tailoring and closet staples back at home.
Covering a full sartorial spectrum, our edit of floor-grazing maxi skirts celebrates everything from dramatic prints to subtle shades and minimal silhouettes. At one end, our Geo Step Print High-Waist Pleated Skirt features a striking motif rendered in a combination of soft cream, saturated black, bright blue and statement green shades accompanied by neat pleated details that emphasize the lustrous shine of the style’s soft satin fabric.
When you’re seeking sunshine on sandy shores, style it with cotton camis and the matching headscarf in the same bold motif. When you’ve touched back down at home layer up with soft cashmere knits and tweed bomber jackets and swap strappy sandals for caged designs or low-top plimsolls.
Adopting a different approach while maximising your summer wardrobe with two styles in one flattering investment, our Cheesecloth Shirred Maxi Skirt rejoices in a bold, eye-catching island-green shade that makes a bolder statement when styled with the coordinating top.
Adding more mileage to your investment, it can be sported as a strapless dress when you’re swapping city sightseeing for a day soaking up the sun on a beach.